Summary
InRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, players will ultimately have the opportunity to unlock a total of 30 unique classes. They’ll need to choose wisely to create the best retinue for every situation. Much like the original game, this remake offers a generational timeline that sees characters within each class come and go, whether through death or retirement.
With so many classes to choose from, it can take a lot of trial and error for players to get their retinues just right. Understandingwhich classes offer the best attributes and abilitiescan go a long way toward smashing through difficult battles, and building the right retinue will ensure Avalon’s enduring victory.
9The Ranger
A Sharpshooting Expert
As one of the starting classes, theRangerstill proves useful for the long haul. This class’s abilities and proficiencies will depend on whether players select the male or female character available to them.
The unlockable abilities for this class are Ruiner (M) and Corruptor (F). Ruiner is an ability players will want to have if they’re regularly debuffing opponents, as it increases the duration of status ailments by two turns. Corruptor is also quite handy, as it increases the chance for players to inflict debuffs and status ailments by 50%.
8The Corsair
A Gentleman Of The Sea
The Corsairis a class highly-skilled in sea travel, as they’re the equivalent of pirates. When players first come across this class, they’re not exactly the most reputable members of society. By traveling to Nuono, they can refuse to pay all tolls and unlock the Corsair without a fight.
This class will be essential for a later quest line in which players will need a sea-faring Emperor totraverse the dangerous high seas. The ability this class unlocks is Overdrive Gauge+, which increases the amount gained on the Overdrive Gauge by 50% when making an attack.
7The Saigo Clansman
Heavy Melee Weapon Specialist
While theSaigo Clansmanwill spark Martial Arts, this class is much better suited toheavy melee weapons. It offers the best opportunity to take advantage of maces. Despite the powerful physical traits, this class lacks any magical proficiency.
Players can unlock the Saigo Clansman by clearing out Southern Subterrane and making their way to Mu Habitat to talk to the leader. This class’s unlockable ability is Survivor. Provided the character has at least 30% health, he will survive with 1 HP after taking severe damage.
6The Crusader
A Truly Versatile Class
The Crusaderis highly versatile, delivering both physical and magical prowess depending on which character players select. The malecharacter is a physical powerhousewith exceptional strength, decent stamina, and decent magic. The female character excels at magic, often outranking actual mages in her ability to cast.
This class is unlocked by completing all Cumberland events and defeating Cyfreet. The class' unlockable abilities are Damage Converter (M) and Healing Potency (F). Damage Converter is a must-have as it boosts the Overdrive Gauge by 5% each time the retinue is attacked. Healing Potency improves HP recovery from spells by 20%.
5The Imperial Guard
The Weapons Master
For players looking for a well-rounded weapons expert, they can’t go wrong with theImperial Guard. Both the male and female variants are proficient in almost every weapon category. The male leans more toward being a tank while the female has more magical prowess.
This class can be unlocked once players have annexed five territories. They can interact with the throne and purchase the class for 300,000 crowns. The unlockable abilities for the Imperial Guard are Critical Striker (M) and Tough Hide (F). Critical Striker grants the Imperial Guard a 20% chance of dealing a critical hit, while Tough Hide allows for a 20% chance tonullify an attack.
4The Strategist
An Expert In The Art Of Magic
The Strategistcomes with high levels of Speed and Magic, making him an ideal caster. In addition, this class is proficient in all magic types, making it an easy choice for heading into the unknown.
Players can unlock the Strategist by building a University in Avalon. Once it’s built, they’ll need totake a testfor the first time and successfully pass it. Next, they’ll complete a quest to get the Strategist to join the ranks. This class' unlockable ability is Spell Damage+, which increases spell damage by 10%.
3The Dancer
A Proficient Archer
The Danceris noted for its high Dexterity, Magic, and Speed, making it an exceptional choice for archers and casters. For players also looking to use the short sword, the Dancer also pairs that weapon well with their AoE spells.
To unlock this class, players must completethe Mermaid quest. In a later generation, they must return to Atlanticus to have a conversation with her and get her to join the retinue. Her unlockable ability is Penny Pincher, which can be a game-changer during boss fights. This ability recovers 25% of the Overdrive Gauge when the unit makes a successful United Attack.
2The Ninja
A Martial Arts Wonder
While theNinjahas a high level of Dexterity, it’s not her primary perk. Instead, she’s often chosen for her exceptional martial arts abilities, which are leagues ahead of the other classes.
This class is unlocked during the Fight for Chonto Castle. Players may get a bit of a chuckle as they move through the humorous cutscenes leading up to the battle that makes this class available. Once the Ninja joins the ranks, her unlockable ability is Analysis, which increases damage by 15% when hittingan enemy’s weakness.
1The Final Emperor
The Leader Of The Empire
The Final EmperororEmpressclass is exactly what it sounds like: The final generation of leaders in the game. Depending on players' choices, this class will come with different skill levels for each weapon and magic category.
While each previous generation offered players a selection of different classes for their Emperor/Empress, this final version will be the class chosen at the start of the game. It’s a very powerful class due to the inheritance magic passed down with every generation, making it the rightful leader to take into the final battle.
